Nancy Magnell Studio Of Reverse Painted Glass

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Since I was in high school I have been interested in creating art. It was not until I was in my early 20's that I realized art was my calling, and I chose to make it my career.

My exposure to art has been predominantly through self study. I was fortunate to live in a house that placed value and importance on art. Both of my parents were fine art collectors, so I was constantly surrounded by a steady stream of artistic influence.

When I reached high school my father introduced me to my first teacher, Veronica Nemethy. An expert in the fields of art restoration and conservation, Veronica was also a skillful landsape artist. Under her tutelage I developed my own style and technique.

When I reached my thirties I began experimenting with reverse-painted glass. This was an experience of an unrestricted  technique, something I was not used to. Painting on canvas and board was a great challenge for me, as I strove to emulate my teacher and the great masters that inspired me. This new technique of painting on glass brought with it an immediate gratification, a way to bring light into my paintings, illuminating them in a way that I could not duplicate on canvas. For these reasons I feel that I have been chosen by the work, instead of the reverse, and I feel that it is part of my path to pursue this genre.

I thank you very much for taking the time to look at this site, and I hope you enjoy looking at my work as much as I have enjoyed creating it.





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